Current Time in Rockport, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

5:03:39 AM

05:03:39

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Rockport is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rockport

Sunrise7:08 AMSolar noon12:26 PMSunset5:43 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 20 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Massachusetts
County
Essex County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,966
Elevation
16 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 39' N / 70° 37' W
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Clock changes in Rockport

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 34 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 34 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 34 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 29 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 26 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 24 min2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rockport

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Upcoming public holidays in Massachusetts

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rockport in?
Rockport uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Rockport?
Clocks in Rockport move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Rockport observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rockport observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rockport?
Rockport is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer